Human Rights Act a top priority for new AHRC president
Hugh de Kretser has officially commenced his role as the president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, with the implementation of a national Human Rights Act front ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jul 2024
Over 100k festival-goers to receive notices for strip-search class action
In response to alleged unlawful strip searches at music events and festivals, more than 100,000 festival-goers have been invited to join in a class action lawsuit against ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jul 2024
What Qld lawyers want to see ahead of the state’s election
In the lead-up to the 2024 Queensland election, the Queensland Law Society has issued its Call to Parties statement outlining the principal concerns and priorities of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jul 2024
The key differences in practising law in Australia v Japan
Clayton Utz’s Japan practice head works both Down Under and in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here, he discusses the distinct and unique differences in legal practices ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
‘A sector in crisis’: Legal assistance funding desperately needed, say advocates
Leading legal bodies in Australia have jointly issued an open letter, calling on all levels of government to address what they describe as Australia’s “greatest shame”
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
CLCs, unions back ‘world-first’ workplace justice visa
The federal government has received widespread support from organisations countrywide for implementing “groundbreaking reforms” to improve protections for migrant workers
NEWLAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
FCW Lawyers adds special counsel for property team
FCW Lawyers has bolstered its property law practice group with the appointment of a new special counsel.
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Building a sustainable firm that thrives without you
Drawing from his experience leading three small and medium-sized enterprises, Bill Withers provides insights into how business owners can effectively structure their ...
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
How young lawyers can be more commercially minded
Possessing technical legal skills and knowledge is merely the foundation for success in legal practice, with an award-nominated in-house lawyer arguing that it is crucial ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
